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Water quality is an important ingredient in livestock management. Contaminated water can have a costly effect on the health and performance of your dairy herd, livestock, or poultry operations. Our years of experience plus hundreds of farm-related treatment systems have proven the validity and practicality of correcting contaminated water. We provide technically advanced water treatment systems for these and other water problems in the Mid-Atlantic area. The following are a few of the agricultural applications that we provide services for:
Please contact us for more information or to set up a time for an evaluation of the water on your farm. We will be glad to test your water and make recommendations for your particular needs. Free Water Analysis | Get a Quick Quote There are many elements found in water that can influence the performance and health of animals. Below is a list of contaminants that have been proven to affect farm operations:
| Recommended Level | Symptoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic | Low intakes of feed, water, or both | |
| Hydrogen Sulfide | Less than 0.5 PPM | Could affect Water Intakes |
| Iron | Less than 0.5 PPM | Could affect Water Intakes |
| Manganese | Less than 0.1 PPM | Could affect Water Intakes |
| Algaes – Scum, Noncoliform | N/A | Could affect Water Intakes |
| Dietary | ||
| Ph | 6.5 – 7.5 | Acid Water
Alkaline Water
|
| Sulfate | Less than 300 PPM | Loose Manure – Diarrehea-like symptoms Erratic Intakes Depressed Production HIgh Somatic Cell Counts |
| Sodium | Less than 250 PPM | Verry little known Udder Edema Could affect Water Intakes |
| Chloride | Less than 250 PPM | Very little known Possible Reproduction Issues Could affect Water Intakes |
| Toxic | ||
| Bacteria | Negative | Depressed Production Depressed Intakes Reproduction Issues Health Issues |
| Nitrate | Less than 15 PPM unless feed concentration is elevated | Reproductive issues may affect other herd health issues |
| Lead | Very little known – seldom found | |
| VOC | Depends on specific VOC | Very little known – seldom found |
Do you know what is in your water?
Headquartered in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, Martin Water Conditioning has been satisfying customers for more than 40 years by installing and servicing water softeners, water filters, drinking water systems, and specialty water treatment systems that solve a variety of water problems.
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